February 1st, 2019 is National Wear Red for Women’s Heart Health. So what better way to spread awareness than to discuss the importance of heart health for women. What most people don’t realize is that women are more likely to suffer from heart disease than men are. Studies show that 1 in 4 women will [...]
February is a month that holds a special place in many people's hearts. Although you may think you know why this is the case, we're not referring to Valentine's Day. The team at Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island wants to shed some light on American Heart Month! February is the month dedicated to spreading [...]
Regardless of where you are, the holidays are a time for family, laughs, and food. During the holidays, it can be overwhelming to stick to a healthy diet with so much delicious food sitting around in abundance. Luckily, following a healthy set of tips can assist you in staying healthy throughout this holiday season. Eating [...]
The entire month of November is dedicated to awareness of diabetes, a disease affecting 422 million globally and resulting in the death of 1.6 million people worldwide in 2016. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 3 adults aged over 18 are overweight, and 1 in 10 are obese. Type 1 diabetes, or insulin-dependent [...]
Daylight savings time may seem like a great bonus in the fall as you gain an extra hour of sleep, however, it can ultimately complicate your sleep routine leaving room for irritability and other imbalances. Follow these tips to successfully survive daylight savings time this month: Don’t use this as an excuse to sleep in: [...]
September is self-care awareness month which means it is the perfect time of year to focus on yourself. Take the time to remind yourself that self-care is an essential part of living a healthy and happy lifestyle. What you need to do to put yourself in a healthy mental state has no bounds and no [...]
Constant snoring can be the first tell-tale sign of some major health issues. As a habitual snorer, you not only lower the quality of your own sleep but by those that surround you as well. Snoring is caused by the obstruction of airflow when sleeping. If you’re worried about your snoring habits, call the Integrated [...]
Maintaining a healthy body weight can keep you feeling your best and can help prevent a variety of health issues. Although keeping up with a healthy lifestyle and weight can eventually become difficult, at ICCLI, a functional medicine doctor on Long Island can help you get back on track with your weight loss journey! [...]
Red meat is a common staple of diets, especially during summer bbq season. But what many don’t realize is that upwards of 20% of the population may have undiagnosed allergies to red meat. The symptoms of this allergy may be minute enough to go undetected for years on end. Unfortunately, serious side effects can come [...]
Summer should be a time for fun and relaxation. With longer days and warmer weather, there is more time to do the things you want to do. However, with summer can come an increase in “cheat days” on your weight loss journey. One or two is fine, but too many could curtail all the progress [...]
